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Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet is a diuretic (water pill) medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This medicine reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease.

Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure.

Uses of Chlorzen Tablet

Benefits of Chlorzen Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet is known as a water pill, which increases urine output thereby lowering blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled, you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.

In Treatment of Edema

Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body by increasing the amount of urine produced. This enables your body to get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. Therefore, you can carry out your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.

Side effects of Chlorzen Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Chlorzen

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness

How to use Chlorzen Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Its slow clearance may lead to accumulation in the infant.
Driving
UNSAFE
Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

  • Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
  • It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid alcohol intake while taking Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet as it may increase the dizziness. 
  • It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
  • Monitor your blood pressure after starting Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
  • Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Thiazide (Related heterocyclics)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Low-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+Cl symport)

Patient concerns

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FAQs

Can I drink alcohol while taking Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet?

No, do not take alcohol while on treatment with Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet. Taking alcohol with Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet may lower your blood pressure suddenly making you feel dizzy and lightheaded.

What happens if I take more than the recommended dose of Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet?

If you take more than the prescribed dose of Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet, you may experience nausea, lightheadedness, weakness, fast or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, muscle cramps and pain, difficulty in breathing. Taking this medicine in high doses may even cause a heart attack. In a situation like this, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency help in a nearby hospital.

Can I take ibuprofen with Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet?

This combination is best avoided since the two medicines may interfere with each other. However, if your doctor advises you to take both ibuprofen and Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet, you will need to keep a regular check on your blood pressure and also monitor your kidney function tests.

Does Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet increase uric acid? Can it cause gout?

Yes, Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet may raise uric acid levels. However, the occurrence of gout due to Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet is very rare.

Does Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet cause skin cancer?

No, there have been no reports of Chlorzen 12.5mg Tablet causing skin cancer. However, in rare cases, this medicine can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual. If you are exposed to direct sunlight you may get skin rash, so wear protective clothing and use sunscreen.
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